Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken Food

PERUVIAN ROASTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, wine, oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to form a paste.
• Trim chicken of any excess or loose fat and place in a zip-top bag. Pour spice paste over chicken. Coat chicken completely with mixture rubbing into every surface. Try to get the paste under the skin as much as possible.
• Seal bag and place chicken in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. The chicken will have more flavor the longer it marinates in the spice mixture. Do not refrigerate for more than 24 hours.
• Preheat grill and prepare rotisserie.
• Place the chicken on the rotisserie and on the grill for approximately 1 1/2 hours at a temperature around 300 F (150 C) Test chicken for doneness by the measure the temperature in the thickest part of the thigh. Chicken is done once the thigh meat reaches 175 F (85 C).
• Remove chicken from grill and place onto a large heat-resistant cutting board. Carefully, remove rotisserie rod and lightly tent the chicken with aluminum foil. Let rest 10 to 12 minutes before carving.
• This chicken is frequently served with dipping sauce. A simple version of this sauce is made from combining 1/2 cup/120 milliliters of mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons/30 milliliters mustard and 2 tablespoons/30 milliliters lime juice.

PERUVIAN MARINADE (ROTISSERIE, GRILL, OR OVEN CHICKEN MARINADE)

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a large zip lock bag and whisk or shake till blended.
• Add chicken to bag and shake until it is coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
• Scrape marinade off chicken (if using skinless), season generously with kosher salt and pepper and place in rotisserie, in oven or on grill.
• Cooking time will depend upon size of poultry pieces; do not let meat become dry;.
• For Reference;.
• Whole fryer (3-4 pounds) 60 - 70 minutes; Whole Roaster (5-7 pounds) 22 minutes a pound, Butterflied whole chicken (3-5 pounds) 45-50 minutes; 450 degrees for first 15-20 minutes and then lower to 350 for remainder of cooking. Remove from oven when meat thermometer reads 175°-180°F; temperature will continue to rise as it stands.
• Breast half, bone in (6-8 oz) 10-15 minutes a side; Breast half, boneless (4 oz) 8-10 min a side & (6-8 oz) 10-15 minutes a side; leg or thigh (8 or 4 oz) 10-15 minutes a side; Drumstick (4 oz) 8-12 minutes a side & (8-16 oz) 10-15 minutes a side; wings or wing drumette (2-3 oz) 8-12 minutes a side - Remove from oven when meat thermometer reads 175°-180°F; temperature will continue to rise as it stands.